Category Archives: Holy Week

Former Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church Preaches at Annual Diocesan Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

The annual Diocesan Chrism Eucharist took place on Maundy Thursday, 29th March in the Cathedral Church of Saint Fachtna, Rosscarbery, County Cork.  The preacher this year was the Right Reverend David Chillingworth, former Bishop of St Andrew’s, Dunkeld and Dunblane, … Continue reading →

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Former Primus (Presiding Bishop) of the Scottish Episcopal Church Returns to Cork Roots

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

The Right Reverend David Chillingworth, who was Bishop of Saint Andrew’s, Dunkeld and Dunblane in the Scottish Episcopal Church, and who was Primus (Presiding Bishop) of that Church from 2009 until 2016 will spend Holy Week 2018 in Cork, Cloyne … Continue reading →

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Services in Holy Week and Easter in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

Holy Week, or ‘The Great Week’ as early Christians called, starts tomorrow, Sunday, 25th March, with Palm Sunday.  Holy Week (the last week of Lent) is the week before Easter and Easter Week (1st to 7th April).  It runs from … Continue reading →

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Rich and Varied Celebrations of Holy Week and Easter in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

The week that starts each year with the Sunday before Easter Day, Palm Sunday, is known to Christians as Holy Week.  Its importance and significance in the Church is highlighted by its being called ‘The Great Week’ in the early … Continue reading →

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Annual Chrism Eucharist in Cork, Cloyne and Ross

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

Clergy, lay readers, and lay ministers together with a substantial congregation responded to an invitation from the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul Colton, to join in the Annual Chrism Eucharist in St Fachtna’s Cathedral, Rosscarbery, Co. Cork on Maundy … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Liturgical Performance at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

On Good Friday night (14th April) the choir of Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork, under the baton of Director of Music, Peter Stobart, performed John Stainer’s Holy Week oratorio The Crucifixion.  The soloists were Josh Spink (Tenor) and Chris Southgate … Continue reading →

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‘Vulnerability is part of Christian Ministry’ – Bishop Paul Colton at Annual Diocesan Chrism Eucharist

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

Sermon preached by the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton at the Diocesan Chrism Eucharist In the Cathedral Church of St Fachtna, Rosscarbery, Co Cork On Maundy Thursday, 13th April, 2017 In this month’s … Continue reading →

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